Gianluca Fru

Gianluca Colucci (born 13 November 1995), known professionally as Gianluca Fru, is an Italian actor, television presenter and comedian.

Life and career Born in Naples, Gianluca Colucci spent his childhood in Vibo Marina, Calabria, until the age of 11. After returning to his hometown, he attended the Archimede High School in the Neapolitan suburb of Ponticelli, where he graduated in 2014. He adopted the stage name Gianluca Fru, after American guitarist John Frusciante.

In 2021, Fru was part of the main cast of the Netflix series Generation 56K. That same year, he participated as a contestant in the first season of the reality game show LOL - Chi ride è fuori, ranking at the last place.

In 2022, he competed with Aurora Leone as contestants in the ninth season of Pechino Express on Sky Uno. The next year, he made his debut as a host on Italia's Got Talent. In 2024, he returned to Pechino Express as co-host, alongside Costantino della Gherardesca.

On 15 February 2025, during the final night of the 75th Sanremo Music Festival, Fru appeared on stage during The Kolors' performance of "Tu con chi fai l'amore".

Filmography + Film Year Title Role Notes 2017 Addio fottuti musi verdi Pilot Film debut 2022 The Perfect Dinner Rosario

+ Television Year Title Role Notes 2020 Don Matteo Fru TV series; episode "Non commettere adulterio" 2021 Generation 56K Luca Battaglia TV series; main role 2023–present Pesci piccoli Gianluca TV series; main role 2025 Sconfort Zone Gianluca TV series; main role

Television programs + Television programs Year Title Role Network 2019–2022 Stasera tutto è possibile Guest Rai 2 2021 LOL - Chi ride è fuori Contestant Amazon Prime Video 20222024–2025 Pechino Express Contestant (2022)Co-host (2024–25) Sky Uno 2023–2025 Italia's Got Talent Host Sky Uno

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